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Expert Profile: Tom Souza

Expertise: Can not help in The new single ply roof systems Rubber systems mostly wood shake, wood shingle, fiberglass shingles,Torch-on, some concrete some clay tile and some still tile gerard,decra tile

Experience in the area
Roofing since 1974 and still in it.

Education/Credentials
Passed the CSLB for a C-39 ( Roofing ) 2006

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 700
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.87 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		103

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	9	10	10	06/24/08
10	10	10	10	06/08/08
10	10	10	10	06/02/08
8	10	10	10	05/10/08
10	10	10	10	04/29/08

User Comments

Very fast response. Big help. Jim
(Jim on 06/08/08)

Good answer. Larry
(Larry on 06/02/08)

Thank you for pointing out that an oil-based treatment would be flammable. I will find out from the contractor if there is a water-based treatment.
(Diana on 05/10/08)

thanks this is consistant with what i'm being told .however the roofer i prefer to use will not go over the existing plywood and cost is a factor.
(tom on 04/29/08)

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Recent Answers from Tom Souza

2008-06-24 Barn Roof: Hi M.J. It would seem That there should be something covering the exposed nails like metal so some type of sealant. with out seeing it, it's hard to advise I would think someone would want to fix this...

2008-06-23 Sloping flat roof: Hi Kim Sorry this took so long I was away yesterday. If it is affordable slopping a flat roof is the best way, Making sure it has at least a 3/12 pitch with double felt or a 4/12 you can use a single...

2008-06-20 Patio roof vents: Hi James Venting is always a good idea, you might want want to put in a couple of soffit vents on each side, on top of that you might want to put a couple of roof vents called Eye brow vents or ridge...

2008-06-08 Shake Roof Repair: Hi Jim It sounds like you have a wood shake roof and they want to use wood shingles to repair it. I Think they are talking about a 16" wood shingle or an 18" wood shingle. If this is the case do...

2008-06-03 Too Hot for a new roof: Hi Sherry I do not know why they say not to put a roof on in the heat. I live in Ca. We put roofs on all year even in the winter if we can get a slight break from the rain. I think it's ok. The...